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Latest news about train technology, including diesel and electric locomotives, multiple units, coaches and wagons.Alstom delivers 100% locally produced metro trainset to Delhi
INDIA: Alstom Transport India Ltd handed over the first of 52 six-car driverless Metropolis trainsets for the Delhi metro on September 23.
Nevomo and Captrain to trial MagRail Booster technology ‘in real environment’
INNOTRANS: Nevomo and Captrain plan to test linear motor technology to automate wagon movements in an industrial terminal in Germany in what promises to be the first real-world use of the MagRail Booster concept.
Single-deck EMUs to replace double-deck coaches
SWITZERLAND: Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn has awarded Stadler a contract to supply 17 three-car Flirt EMUs for use on the 13·2 km S-Bahn route S4 between Zürich HB and Sihlwald.
Astra Vagoane eyes the international market with prototype tram
INNOTRANS: Romania’s Astra Vagoane Călători unveiled a prototype tram at InnoTrans 2024.
Leasing company to expand Vectron fleet
SLOVAKIA: RS Lease has awarded Siemens Mobility a contract for the ‘fast’ delivery of 30 Vectron Multi System electric locomotives, with an option for 35 more including Dual Mode variants.
Third rail current collection monitoring to reduce wear
INNOTRANS: Mersen is demonstrating a digital monitoring system designed to reduce the wear on metro trains third rail current collector shoes.
Alstom highlights the flexibility of Coradia Max at InnoTrans
Automated train gangway coupling system to be tested in Toronto
FART train on show at InnoTrans
Končar KEV unveils battery multiple-units
Alstom demonstrates retrofitted remote-controlled train
Locos ordered to lead Swiss rail freight into the future
Bayern branding highlights Land’s backing for S-Bahn fleet
10-elephant tram for Berlin tramway trunk line
Berlin U-Bahn Type JK train on display at InnoTrans
Production of Chilean DMUs underway in Brazil
St Petersburg light rail vehicle unveiled
Valle d’Aosta electric train unveiled
Indian domestically-designed driverless metro train production begins
Novel traction drive on show at InnoTrans
Sanctions stop Chinese locomotive deliveries to Belarus
RailPulse freight wagon telematics platform goes live
Robots and Hyper Tube among KRRI research projects on show at InnoTrans
Ukrainian supplier showcases EU-ready wagon designs at InnoTrans